Childhood Obesity: Clear Focus And Paragraphs Developing Central Point

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12 July 2019
A Research on the Most Effective Strategy
to Help Reverse the Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity (CO) has been identified as the most serious global public health concern of the 21st century since it has risen more than 10-fold since 1975 (Sharma et al, 2009). Any endeavor directed toward solving CO has the potential for positively impacting the health care problems of this country. In response to the epidemic, effective strategies have been continuously developed, altered, and implemented in the attempt to decrease the prevalence of childhood obesity. Currently, obesity affects over 340 million children and adolescents between the age of 5 to 19 years old (World Health Organization [WHO], 2018). But a simple fact remains: it is preventable. Therefore, CO is a public health problem that is being poorly managed worldwide, so a research on the most effective strategy to help reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity is necessary.
This research paper identifies and compares the most effective strategies implemented across the globe to reverse childhood obesity. The consequences are significant if these issues are not addressed. If obesity is left untreated in children, the health effects can become severe. Children who are obese may experience physical limitations that can lead to further health complications such as sleep apnea and even psychological impairment. Children will be faced with life-threatening diseases as they get older. Obese children will not only be faced with physical and psychological challenges, but also financial hardships due to increased medical costs. Additionally, childhood obesity can have a devastating impact on a child’s quality of life in the future. The overall health and well-being decreases gradually over time and according to Thomas and Irwin (2009), the consequences of health problems that arise from CO are significant and last throughout one`s lifetime.
Several peer-reviewed research articles will be analyzed and interpreted to identify best practices used in strategic prevention programs for childhood obesity. Each article and intervention will be examined for effectiveness. Reducing obesity not only entails prevention strategies, but also requires support from role models/support groups such as parents, teachers, public officials and heath care professionals. Each support group will also be reviewed to investigate the importance their role has in the prevention of childhood obesity.
Approximately 15 studies were reviewed for the purpose of this research. Keywords that were used in the search criteria for article selection included prevention, childhood obesity, strategies, interventions and impact of childhood obesity in order to filter search entries. Databases utilized in the selection process included Medline, CINAHL and National Institutes of Health. After review of all articles, only 8 were selected for review. Articles excluded from research were those older than 10 years.
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